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Vung Tau – the leading getaway in summer

The coastal city of Vung Tau (Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province) is the leading summer getaway for Vietnamese tourists, followed by Phan Thiet City (Binh...

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Focus: Social Housing Seen From Supply-Demand Perspective: For social housing, real demand should be determined and public resources used in the most effective way,...

Swift action on ESG needed

An overarching message from the ESG Forum 2024 held in HCMC last week was clear: ESG is no longer an option for businesses. It...

Vietnam’s pathway forward amidst global uncertainty

Smaller Southeast Asian nations are most at risk from increasing geopolitical tensions, the slow retreat from globalization that is increasing trade barriers, and a...

Commitments no longer optional

The construction industry is a major consumer of natural resources and energy. Adopting Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) is essential for companies in...

Improving transparency in ESG ratings

It is crucial to improve the quality of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) reporting and disclosure in Vietnam. The issue was discussed at the...

Bad debt seen from loan portfolios

Bad debt is currently the biggest concern in the banking system. The financial reports by many banks in the first quarter of this year...

An uneven foreign investment flow

Foreign investment into Vietnam recovered in the first five months of this year although it has not yet reached the peak of the 2020-2021...

M&A turns active

In addition to buying into local businesses, financially strong domestic companies are increasingly acquiring stakes from foreign investors involved in joint ventures. What is...

Early response to new tax policies

The National Assembly has decided to amend three significant tax laws: Corporate Income Tax, Value Added Tax, and Special Consumption Tax, with changes set...

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